Parliament Hill was awash in red and white today as thousands gathered in sweltering heat to celebrate Canada Day.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston joined the crowd for the festivities.
There was music from bands such as Marianas Trench, a flyover by the Snowbirds, plus vendors, face painting and more.
Meanwhile, across the river at the Canadian Museum of History, a special citizenship ceremony was being held for new Canadians — one of 45 across the country.
Alanna Ward from Vancouver sports a fresh maple leaf on her cheek as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada’s 147th birthday.
Chantal Cardenas tries to fan herself to escape the heat as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada’s 147th birthday. Photo taken at 11:52 on July 1, 2014.
Wellington Street is packed as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada’s 147th birthday.
(from left) Meghan McMann, Frederique Duquette, Laura Castillani, Olivia Allen, Taylor Olson, Madison Skot-Niki, and Chloe Hutchison (centre with flag) having fun dressed in read and white as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada’s 147th birthday. Photo taken at 13:06 on July 1, 2014.
Zoe Guzman touches up her paint as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada’s 147th birthday.
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The snowbirds fly overhead as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada’s 147th birthday.
Oscar Morales holds up his daughter Oriana to get a better look at Parliament Hill as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada’s 147th birthday.
Captain Canada and his sidekick pose on Wellington Street as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada’s 147th birthday.
Pretty mediocre effort in comparison.
Harry Harder sits on his horse Dotte-Dee-Bar during Canada Day celebrations in Cremona, Alta., Tuesday, July 1, 2014.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Lita Reid, left and her husband Allan show their Canadian pride during Canada Day celebrations in Cremona, Alta., Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Canadian flag glasses adorn a teenager during Canada Day celebrations in Cremona, Alta., Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Seven-year-old Scott Sandilands competes in the sack race during Canada Day celebrations in Cremona, Alta., Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Members of the Indian community entertain the crowd during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A member of the crowd waves a Canadian flag during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A young girl enjoys the festivities during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A piped band entertains the crowd during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A Canadian flag is reflected in a car window during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Costumed participants entertain the crowd during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A woman enjoys the festivities during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A young fan of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates Canada Day before the start of MLB game action against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 1, 2014 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate Canada Day before the start of MLB game action against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 1, 2014 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Members of the Iranian community entertain the crowd during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A young boy enjoys the festivities during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Members of the Indian community entertain the crowd during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Participants entertain the crowd during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A young boy holds a Canadian flag as he participates in the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Participants entertain the crowd during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A man with a Canada Day message on his back looks on during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Canadian fans watch Milos Raonic of Canada in action during his Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Kei Nishikori of Japan on day eight of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 1, 2014 in London, England.
Members of the Chinese community participate in the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Fans dance in the stands to celebrate Canada Day during interleague baseball action between the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers in Toronto on Tuesday July 1 , 2014.
Errol Yim, 92, wears a Canadian flag on his hat as he takes in the view of the harbour during Canada Day celebrations in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday July 1, 2014.
A fan wears novelty headware as the Toronto crowd celebrates Canada Day during interleague baseball action between Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers in Toronto on Tuesday July 1 , 2014.
A young fan holds a flag as the Toronto crowd celebrate Canada Day during interleague baseball action between Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers in Toronto on Tuesday July 1 , 2014.
Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays wave Canadian flags on Canada Day during MLB game action against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 1, 2014 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Harry Harder rides his horse Dotte-Dee-Bar during Canada Day celebrations in Cremona, Alta., Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
John Reid, of Cremona, Alta., drives a 1954 Harvester International tractor on his way to competing in a tractor pull during Canada Day celebrations in Cremona, Alta., Tuesday, July 1, 2014.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen take a “selfie” while their son Ben looks on during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Lil Wrigglesworth wears patriotic glasses bearing Canadian flags during Canada Day celebrations in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday July 1, 2014.
A woman wearing Canadian flag-shaped sunglasses takes a photo while taking part in celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
A fan waves a Canadian flag as the crowd celebrates Canada Day during interleague baseball action between the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers in Toronto on Tuesday July 1 , 2014.
A fan waves a Canadian flag as the crowd celebrates Canada Day during interleague baseball action between the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers in Toronto on Tuesday July 1 , 2014.
Governor General David Johnston inspects the Guard of Honour during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper shakes hands with people during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Ron Liu along with his six-year-old son Robbie and four-year-old daughter Elaine and his wife May (left to right)take part in Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper smiles as has his picture taken with a Canada Day celebrant on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrives with his wife Laureen and theirchildren Ben and Rachel arrive for Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Crowds of people peer over gates of Parliament Hill to get photos and a look at dignitaries and Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.
Governor General David Johnston waves as he and his wife Sharon along with Prime Minister Stephen Harper (right) arrive for Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.
